Basil Lemonade
Fresh, local basil lemonade recipe is a perfect summertime refreshment in North Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place lemon juice, honey, and basil in a blender and blend until very smooth. Pass through a strainer into a pitcher or large jar. Add water and chill until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and additional basil leaves.
Notes
To make ahead: Prepare through Step 1 and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 161gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 46mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 2gSugar: 147gVitamin A: 1284IUVitamin C: 123mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg